Mahogany Sea Cradle
Ischnochiton pusio
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- For divers: safe
A small chiton that clamps to the underside of stones on silty bottoms, it ranges from the intertidal down to about 90 metres. Its eight overlapping shell plates let it flex against the rock and roll into a ball if prised loose.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Ischnochitonidae › Ischnochiton
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 848076.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mahogany Sea Cradle live?
- The Mahogany Sea Cradle (Ischnochiton pusio) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- Is the Mahogany Sea Cradle dangerous to divers?
- The Mahogany Sea Cradle is harmless to divers.